The Myth of Miami

Gore never had a treasure trove of uncounted votes in Dade County.

By

John Fund

Updated Nov. 26, 2000 11:59 p.m. ET

Al Gore will address the country tomorrow to explain why he is still contesting the election. NBC News reports that one of his main arguments will be that a "complete" recount of Miami-Dade County would net him between 500 and 600 votes, enough to overtake George W. Bush as the winner in Florida.

Mr. Gore and other Democrats are busy creating a myth that they would have clearly won the Florida recounts if only Miami-Dade County hadn't reversed course and cancelled its planned manual recount last Wednesday....